Recent drownings highlight the dangers of rip currents at beaches, with experts advising swimmers to relax, float, and swim ...

Rip currents can sweep away even the strongest swimmers. Rescues can quickly turn to tragedy when a rescuer gets caught in ...

As tourists and San Diegans head to the beach, beneath the surface lies a hidden danger that lifeguards say is responsible for the majority of rescues.

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On Saturday at 11:07 a.m. an updated rip current statement was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 7 p.m.

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Rip currents are the leading cause of lifeguard rescues, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

San Diego lifeguards raised awareness about rip currents, asking visitors to stay alert at beaches. Health officials warn of ...

About 100 people drown from rip currents along U.S. beaches each year, according to the United States Lifesaving Association. And more than 80% of beach rescues annually involve rip currents.

Rip currents are actually narrow, Leatherman says, adding that they’re usually just about 10 to 20 feet in width. As the current drags you out, don’t try to swim toward shore.

The rip current is typically the strongest about a foot off of the bottom, which can cause your feet to be knocked out from under you making it feel like something under the water was pulling you.